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KS51 ZVT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,121 mi
Last recorded121,121 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 ZVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 121,121 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,666 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 115,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 108,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 104,271 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 92,624 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 92,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,864 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 87,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight rusting to brake pipes

Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,702 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,694 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment AND OFFSIDE FRONT (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AND OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,166 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT CRACKING TO O/S REAR FRONT WISHBONE BUSH

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot light on dash illuminated

o/s/r inner edge on tyre uneven wear

Fail 8 Jan 2014 80,839 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot light on dash illuminated

o/s/r inner edge on tyre uneven wear

Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,873 miles

drivers seat does not move fore or aft

near side front tyre slight damage to side wall

warning light on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2012 69,027 miles

drivers seat dont slide back or farward

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,701 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,136 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,581 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,025 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,451 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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KS51 ZVT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS51 ZVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KS51 ZVT registered?

KS51 ZVT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is KS51 ZVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 ZVT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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